Across the globe, the levels of success of students and academic institutions have been questioned. Specifically, the quality of education has been criticized. The argument is based on that the modern day job market has been dominated by graduates who fail to satisfy the required professional qualifications. Consequently, organizations have resulted to retaining employees of old age who have massive professional experience in their fields. The effects of this trend have been significant in the society. For instance, the widening wage gap has been on the increase with teenagers failing to surpass the success of their older generations. In addition, the trend vas decreased the social and economic mobility of the society. In an argument by Foroohar there has been a stagnant growth in the mobility of the society the American culture (par 1). The level of growth has displayed these characteristics for many years. The trend can be directly connected to poor education and the lack of success by students.
Educationalists have also cited the success of the modern day student is directly determined by their will to embrace educational systems. However, the approaches used could be altered to fit the preference of the modern day student. With the increase need for success among students, what would be the most significant strategy to put in place to ensure student attain the required specification? What changes could be made in the educational system or curriculums to influence the success of students? The argument created by numerous psychologists point out that the social mobility structure has influenced the trend of minimized success. Consequently, changing the trend would require changing the society’s perception on social mobility and need for success. With the sensitization of success in the society, upward mobility will be increased. The same may be replicated in learning institutions and improve the ability by learner to seek success.
The decrease in upward mobility
The United States society thrived on the fact that the society was motivated to achieve success. It was cited that for every child born, they had a high probability to surpass the achievements of their parents (Surowiecki 1). For this reason, the society was a high success. In addition, the ladder to upward mobility was clear and easy to access. At the time the society was highly successful as all sectors recorded improved performance levels. The success was replicated in academic institutions. Learning institutions were provided with students who were eager to seek success. Consequently, the success rate was exceptional. Most importantly, success of the rate of upward mobility was impactful on the social economic status. The gap between the middle class and first lass was minimal and always depleting. This could be attributed to the work rate of the middle class. Generally, children born in the middle class had a high probability of success as any other children across Europe. With a rising middle class, social competition was high. This influenced the rise of the success rate of the entire society. The American culture was based on the will and wants to succeed.
However, the modern day society has since being not part of the success story. In an argument by Foroohar the American Dream, like the rest of our economy, has become bifurcated (1). The American dream lacks the ambition to success displayed in previous societies. To justify the trend, one may point out that the gap between the middle class and the first class in widening. The level of input from the middle class has become minimal. In addition, the success of the children in the modern society is based on the success of their parent. Consequently, the probability of a child to live in poverty is influenced by the level of riches by their parents. This justifies the assertion that the modern day American culture has excluded the need to work hard to achieve success. Children are dependent on their wealth of their parents. Very few people surpass their riches of their parents. The upward mobility ladder in the United State has become less effective and supportive to the society. The same trend has not been witnessed in Europe where the societies record high rates of social economic input. In addition, the differences in the society’s classes have been minimized.
The role of persistence in attaining success
The ability of people to attain success is greatly determined by their ability to relentlessly seek success regardless of the challenges. In the previous society, the level of persistence in professionals was exceptional. This could be justified by the level of innovations and learning material developed. Persistence plays a major role in the success of a person than talent. With talent, a person may have the required skills to complete tasks. However, their ability to complete the task is based on how well they will overcome the challenges that may develop. In addition, persistence provides a person with the patience to persevere each step towards success. The ability to develop patience influences the suitability of a person to have a sustained strategy to attain success. The modern day society is, however, based on the talent abilities of a person. A person with talent is perceived with high regards. On the other hand, too much accolades provided to such people minimize their ability to have persistence. Consequently, their level of success becomes minimal. One may point out that, the modern day society tends to accept failure. Minimal persistence has decreased the suitability of the society to attain success. Doskoch is of the assumption that perseverance foster passion (5). To with stand the challenges and attain success increases the suitability of a person to develop passion on what they do. Consequently, there is an increased probability to attain success.
In regards to education, Doskoch is of the assumption that the idea that passion fuels perseverance has crucial implications: If grit—and hence high achievement—hinges on passion, then it's especially important for parents to expose their children to the broadest possible range of academic, artistic and athletic activities, to maximize the chances that something will capture the child's imagination (5). The author further points out that: helping children find their passion may turn out to be more important than addressing their academic weaknesses (Doskoch 5). From this argument, one may point out that the success rate of the learner is directly influenced by their ability to develop passion and perseverance. In addition, the modern day learner lacks the passion and patience required to attain success. This can justify the social requirements to improve the role played by both teachers and parent to increase the ability of student to participate in academic activities. The combined collaboration may increase the suitability of the learner develop passion and perseverance in their learning experiences.
Discussion
As cited in the articles, the ability of a learner to attain success is based on their ability to combine their talent, passion and perseverance. In addition, the upwards mobility rate of the society plays a major role in influencing the ability of the leaner to attain success. However, the modern day society lacks the will to move up the success ladder. With children increased over reliance on the wealth of their parents, the trend seems irreversible. In addition, this has minimized the need by children to strive and attain success. The minimized upwards mobility of the society has created a culture that has been emulated by the modern day leaner.
On the other hand, parents are required to be a source of motivation and passion to students. This participation may increase the suitability of the student to attain success. The student is allowed to perform as guided by experienced people. The collaboration of this participation and the leaners talent, success can be easily attained. Doskoch is of the assumption that the fact that perseverance develops passion and will, it is the most suitable tool to increase the suitability rate of a student to attain success (5).
Conclusion
Works Cited
Surowiecki, James. The Mobility Myth, n.d. The New Yorker.
Doskoch, Peter. The Winning Edge. November 1, 2005. Web. November 23, 2014.
Foroohar, Rana. What Ever Happened To Upward Mobility? Nov 14, 2011. Web. Nov 21, 2014. <http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2098584,00.html#ixzz26AQJVp4B>
